Community-Led Pilot Action Open Call (BAAC-01): Webinar on Blue Economy
- Date: 19 March 2026
- Time: 10h00 – 11h00 AM CET
- Place: Online
This thematic webinar focuses on the Community-Led Pilot Action Open Call (BAAC-01) on the Blue Economy, organised within the BlueActionAA Project and contributing to the objectives of the Mission Ocean. The session is designed for local communities, practitioners, researchers, and stakeholders interested in developing sustainable, inclusive, and locally driven blue economy solutions that support healthy marine and coastal ecosystems while creating social and economic value.
The webinar provides an overview of the open call, its role within the Mission Ocean, and a thematic introduction on the blue economy. Inspirational use-case examples will illustrate how community-led initiatives can balance economic activities with environmental protection, offering practical insights and lessons learned that can be adapted to different regional contexts.
The webinar will also present the technical assistance available to supported pilot actions, clarifying how tailored guidance can strengthen project planning, implementation, and impact. A Q&A session and an overview of next steps will conclude the event.
Agenda
- Introduction to BlueActionAA within the Mission Ocean
- Community-led Pilot Action call on Blue Economy
- Use case examples
- Technical assistance guidance
- Q&A
- Next steps
The project aims to award at least 5 grants ranging from EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million each to innovative projects addressing local ecological & socio-economic challenges.
